flaw

/flɔ/
noun
  1. A mistake, fault, or weakness in something or someone.
    • There is a small flaw in the diamond that makes it less valuable.
    • Her only flaw is that she is sometimes too honest.
    • The architect found a design flaw in the building's foundation.
  2. A mark or crack that spoils the appearance of something.
    • The mirror was cheap, but it had a visible flaw in the glass.
    • He returned the shirt because of a flaw in the fabric.
    • The vase had a tiny flaw near the rim.
verb
  1. To spoil or weaken something by making a mistake or causing a defect.
    • The artist's hesitation flawed the painting's perfect composition.
    • Poor planning flawed the project from the start.
    • A single error can flaw the entire experiment.
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